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Job Title: Head of Standards Development
Location: Chiswick, Greater London
About the role:
The Head of Standards, it's a permanent hybrid working position.
You will be leading the BSI standards development programme on environment, social, and governance issues, and develop the publishing strategy for ESG standards. The job holder will work closely with colleagues in sector, policy, and marketing teams, as well as colleagues across the BSI Group, to maximize the potential of the ESG portfolio of standards.
You will also lead a team of Standards Development Managers responsible for working with committees to ensure that the standards programmes meet an identified market need and are used by their intended audience.
Responsibilities:
Leading a programme of standards and related activities to help businesses address issues and improve performance about ESG issues, ensuring that the committee activities are in alignment with the broader BSI and sector strategy
Contributing to the ESG standards strategy, with particular focus on the standards publishing plan and how to drive uptake and impact of ESG standards and build the customer base
Managing a team of Standards Development Managers and Lead Standards Development Managers, developing and empowering the team to take ownership of the revenue performance and impact of their committees
Maintain and manage relationships with a network of key stakeholders and nominating bodies, attending industry events as necessary to project a positive external image of BSI
Working with BSI’s policy team, ensure that BSI takes leadership roles and influences the future development of standards in international and European standards bodies
Providing support and advice on committee management, helping team members to address issues relating to committees and work programmes and taking a troubleshooting role if necessary to ensure that complaints and conflicts are resolved
Work with Standards Development Managers to set priorities for time allocation across the portfolio of committees to meet business needs and ensure a good level of service is maintained across all committees, and provide leadership for the team in relation to improving the committee experience
To be successful in the role, you will have:
Knowledge of environmental, social and governance standards and broad sustainability knowledge
Leadership of the team – direction, motivation, coaching and employee development
Experience and/or understanding of standards creation and development.
Strong matrix management and interpersonal skills, able to work across the business at a senior level.
Strong engagement and stakeholder management skills
Commercial aptitude and a good understanding of financial information with the ability to develop multi-year business cases and revenue forecasts.
Familiarity with marketing concepts and ability to contribute to go-to-market planning and marketing strategy.
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including persuasion, negotiation and conflict management.
Confidence in presenting to large audiences.
BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of 27-days annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.
Do you believe the world deserves excellence?
We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organisations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in.
Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with over 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organisations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.
Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance, and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.
If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now, and become part of the BSI family!
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